Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
55.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+196.4%

ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 579 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,760 to the NHS. This is 196.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items579
Total Quantity55,327
Total NHS Cost£3,760
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+196.4%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice579 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+196.4% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.